Write about finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and what special things it contained that are valuable to you. Make sure you write about how you would use these items in your life to make your life more enjoyable.
Be sure to introduce new topics using an indefinite article and then use the definite article when you talk about them again.
Also, try to use the three idioms we learned: "As luck would have it...", "just around the corner", and "to rain on my/your parade."
Week of March 7 to 11
Due on Thursday, March 11th:
Reading Log
Reflection Journal #21: On class trips, we learn many things. Some of these things are easy to learn; some are difficult to learn. Think about one thing you learned during class trips. Write an essay describing what you learned and explain why it was important to learn. (from http://jc-schools.net/write/expository/11prompt.pdf)
Option 1 - Choose three of your cultural diffusion terms and explain how they connect to the idea of cultural diffusion.
Option 2 - Choose three of your geographical terms and explain how they connect to climate, topography or vegetation.
Week of February 7 to 11
Due on Wednesday, February 10th:
Reading Log
Reflection Journal #18: What do you think is the most difficult part of cultural diffusion? Please share an experience of when you have come into contact with cultures different from your own.
Writing Goal Activities
Week of January 31 to February 4
Due on Thursday, February 4th:
Reading Log
Reflection Journal #17: Open topic
Q3 Writing Goals
Week of January 25 to 28
Due on Wednesday, January 27th:
Reading Log
Reflection Journal #16: Please answer the following questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES after reading the article on the Silk Road.
How did the European cultures change as a result of interaction on the Silk Road?
How did the Chinese cultures change as a result of interaction on the Silk Road?
On Wednesday, January 27th, we will take the TORCH test.
Have a great Spring Break!
Week of March 21 to 25
Due on Sunday, March 21st:
Week of March 14 to 18
Due on Wednesday, March 17th:
Week of March 7 to 11
Due on Thursday, March 11th:
Week of February 22 to 25
Due on Thursday, February 25th:
Week of February 14 to 18
Due on Thursday, February 14th:
Week of February 7 to 11
Due on Wednesday, February 10th:
Week of January 31 to February 4
Due on Thursday, February 4th:
Week of January 25 to 28
Due on Wednesday, January 27th:
On Wednesday, January 27th, we will take the TORCH test.